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E452 FDP

1988 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,241 mi
Last recorded51,241 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Micra66,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE452 FDP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,256 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,997 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion offside front floor

some corrosion exhaust system

Fail 13 Jul 2006 37,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some perishing of both rear tyre side walls

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some perishing of both rear tyre side walls

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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E452 FDP is a 1988 Nissan Micra in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 66,666 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E452 FDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E452 FDP registered?

E452 FDP is a 1988 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E452 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E452 FDP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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